The difference between proofreading and editing
Course summary
Description In one hour you will learn to clearly distinguish between a proofreading and an editing job. You will know which type of work is required for each assignment. Multiple materials will be shared after the session. Training program: • How to distinguish between the two types of work. • Which are the steps in proofreading? • Which are the steps in editing? • Estimating the actual work scope. • Negotiate a fair price for each of the two types of work. • Helpful links Here is some feedback from others on this course's trainer: "Thayenga has been most generous in answering all the questions thoroughly, patiently and in a positive attitude, absolutely clear in her explanation, patient and perfectly understandable. She gave us valuable contents and a sound teaching" Antonella Fontana "I appreciated Thayenga's insightful advice very much. I feel far more confident now to be assertive when it comes to clients who request a proofread on text that obviously needs revision, and I now know the pros of quoting hourly. My new mantra: An hour of my time is an hour of my time!" Iana Zagorui Target audience • Freelancers who are setting up their business. • Freelancer who want to specialize in reviewing, either proofreading or editing or both. Learning objectives • distinguish quickly between the two types of work, • estimate the affiliated work scope. • negotiate a fair price for your actual work. Prerequisites • fast Internet connection • headset • flashplayer Program Click to expand • How to distinguish between the two types of work. • Which are the steps in proofreading? • Which are the steps in editing? • Estimating the actual work scope. • Negotiate a fair price for each of the two types of work. • Helpful links Registration and payment information (click to expand) Click to expand To purchase your seat at this session please click on the "buy" button. Available slots are limited and will be assigned to registered and paid participants as soon as payment is reported. Early payment is advised in order to secure participation. Allow some time for payment processing if you are paying by wire transfer. After your payment is received, your status will be changed to “registered and paid” and your spot for the session will be secured. An invoice and receipt of payment will be sent to you for your records. Note: if you have a credit to redeem please feel free to purchase this training with your credit by clicking on a "Purchase for $ (Use purchase credit)" button on your right as it is suggested on this screenshot. More information about training credits please find here. How do I access the online platform? 72 hours before the webinar takes place, you will receive an invitation to join the session. Please, click the registration link or button provided in the invitation email and complete the registration form. Software and system requirements (click to expand) Click to expand For PC-based Users: • Required: Windows Vista – Windows 10 • Required: Google Chrome v39 or later; Mozilla Firefox v34 or later; Internet Explorer v8 or later (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled) • Required software: GoToWebinar desktop app; JavaScript enabled • NOT required: Microphone - attendees can communicate with the trainer through incorporated chat. • Internet Connection Required: 1 Mbps or better (broadband recommended) • Recommended: 2GB or more of RAM (recommended) For Mac®-based Users: • Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) – 10.11 (El Capitan) • Required: Microsoft Edge; Apple Safari v6 or later • Required software: GoToWebinar desktop app; JavaScript enabled • NOT required: Microphone - attendees can communicate with the trainer through incorporated chat. • Internet Connection Required: 1 Mbps or better (broadband recommended) • Recommended: 2GB or more of RAM (recommended) Join from Android • Operating system: Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later • Internet connection: 3G connection or better (WiFi recommended for VoIP audio) • Software: Free GoToWebinar App from the Google Play Store Recommendations • For the visual section of the training course, we recommend that you have a 64kbps link. This means using an ISDN line or Broadband. Wireless connection is NOT recommended. • For the audio section of the training course, we recommend that you have a headset or speakers. • We recommend that you log in 30 minutes in advance of the start time to prepare for the training course. Courses will be open half an hour before the start time. Please login before the start time to ensure that everything on your system is working correctly. Created by Thayenga View feedback | View all courses
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